Collaboration Station PB

Collaboration Station is the newest picture book from Shannon Olsen and Sandie Sonke, the author and illustrator of "Our Class is a Family" and both "A Letter From Your Teacher" books.
It is focused around working together as a team in the classroom. Getting students in the best mindset for collaborative learning- in partners, small groups, and as one big class family.
As educators know, there’s a lot that goes into laying the groundwork for productive teamwork at school. For example: clear guidelines and modeling, behavior expectations, cooperative learning strategies, job roles, talking stems, etc.
And as educators also know, collaborative learning doesn’t always go seamlessly in the classroom.
This book can be read aloud whenever introducing or reviewing class procedures for collaborating in partners and groups. It addresses the common challenges that can arise when students work together, and will help inspire kids to want to be a valuable member of their team.
Working well with others is one of the most important skills that children can learn, and continue to apply for years to come. With its beautifully whimsical illustrations and engaging text, Collaboration Station serves as a useful teaching tool in helping students to build that skill.